BAFTA Nominations

The concert that Wynne produced and organised as a tribute to Dennis O'Neill, which was screened on S4C over Christmas has been Nominated for two Welsh BAFTAs. Wynne said "I'm delighted that the programe has gained the recognition that it deserved. Hefin Owen and Opus/Rondo Television produced a really classy programme." he added "The operatic community gave their services freely and is tribute to them that we produced a programme that has been nominated in the 'Best Music Programme' category". The programme has also been nominated for best lighting design. The Awards Ceremony takes place on Sunday at the WMC.

Royal Recognition

Her Majesty the Queen, the Sovereign Head of hte Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St. John of Jerusalem has generously bestowed upon Wynne admission into the order as a Member of the Order of St. John. Wynne has worked over many years for various charities raising money and promoting Welsh Singers at the same time. The last concert he organised in November 2007 raised over £40,000 for St. John Cymru Wales, and a previous one in 2005 raised £40,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Wynne said 'I'm delighted that Her Majesty the Queen has given me this honour and I am extreamly proud, not only for myself but also for the operatic community who have been so generous with their time and talents.' along with Wynne, Dennis O'Neill was made an Officer of the Order. Congratulations to Wynne Evans MStJ! 

Another Busy Summer!

This Summer looks like being as hectic as last years for Wynne with outdoor concerts confirmed in both the UK and Sweden. Wynne will once again work with Conductor Jae Alexander in the most prestigious outdoor concert in the UK. It's a fantastic relationship that Jae and I have, we're good mates both on and of stage and it's the most fun that I have all year!' Promoted by Musical Associates Wynne can be heard in Venues up and down the UK including castle Howard, Calke Abbey, Battle, Duxford Imperial War Museum and many, many more for further details please visit www.musicalassociates.co.uk. Apart from his commitments here in the UK Wynne is delighted to join Swedish Superstar Robert Wells again in Sweden for his Rhapsody In Rock Tour 'RIR is the biggest show in Sweden and I'm delighted to involved in this spectacular once again. Robert is the most talented natural pianist I've ever  worked with and he's also brilliant entertainer, I'm just thirilled to have been asked back there for the summer' for further detail please visit www.wellsmusic.se. Wynne will also begin rehearsals for WNOs Otello in August so no summer holiday this year.......again.

La Boheme One Last Time At WNO

Wynne is looking forward to singing the role of Rodolfo in La Boheme when it returns to WNO in 2008. WNO will be performing in the Javerfelt production one last time having been a company faithful production for over 30 years. 'I have been involved with this production on 5 or 6 occasions so it will be extra special to be involved in the last revival'

Grange Park Opera

Wynne is delighted to announce that he will be performing at Grange Park Opera this summer in the Puccini opera La Fanciulla Del West it will be the first of three years that Wynne will be at Grange Park, in 2009 he will visit an old role for him, and sing the School Master In Cunning Little Vixen and  in 2010 he will sing in the Prokofiev masterpiece The Love of Three Oranges.

Wales Vs South Africa

The whole of Wales will be getting behind their rugby teamnext saturday when they face the ultimate test and take on the new world champions, South Africa. Wynne has been asked to add his voice to the proceedings and sing both pre match and at half time. 'I am delighted to continue my long association with the WRU and look forward both to the Prince William Cup and of course next years six nations. Singing at the Millennium Stadium before internationals is of course the best job in the world and I'm proud to have sung at mor than 20 internationals.......come on the boys!'

General Motors Style Event

Wynne is thrilled to be involved with the GM Style event in Dubai. 'It's such a huge event, and set in the fabulous Jumeriah Complex. Wynne will be one of the Celebrities in a parade called Stars and their Cars. This will be my first trip to Dubai and I'm really excited about it' The event will also include Supermodel Rachel Hunter. Other Celebrities include Egyptian superstar Yousra, Ramadan TV series top star Milad Yousef, glamorous actress Sulaf Fawakherji, Music super star Ragheb Alama, Waad, Yuri Mrakadi and Ruwaida,  actors Tamer Hagras, Dalia El Behery, singers Rola Saad, Karl Wolf and UAE rapper Kaz Money. Wynne added 'this is truly an international event and being the only european on stage is a great honour, plus as a Saab owner I get to see what they have in store for the future!'

Dennis O'Neill Tribute

Wynne is proud to have been asked to Produce and Direct a tribute to Dennis O'Neill at the Wales Millenium Centre on the 25th November 2007. 'It's a bit of a mamouth task, but having done something similar a couple of years ago for the teenage cancer trust I can hopefully learn from the mistakes I made then! I'm delighted to have been asked as Dennis has not only been my teacher and friend for many years but is also my singing inspiration. Both dennis and I are ambassadors for St. Johns Cymru Wales, so that seemed the obvious charity to support.' the cast currently includes Dame Kiri Te Kanawa, Nuccia Focile, Sue Bullock, Gail Pearson, Shan Cothi, Paul Charles Clarke, Jason Howard, Eric Roberts, Donald Maxwell and Mark Evans. watch this site or visit www.wmc.org.uk for details.

Swedish TV

You can see Wynne on TV4 in Sweden on the 17th September. He will feature in Rhapsody In Rock that was recorded earlier in the summer at Waxholm.

Salome

We are delighted to announce that Wynne will sing in the new recording of Salome for Chandos conducted by Sir Charles Mackerras. 'I'm really looking forward to working with Sir Charles again, I last worked with him on cunning Little Vixen at WNO and he has such an understanding of music it's a phenomenal experience'. Salome will be recorded in December and watch the web site for the release date.

BBC Radio Wales

Wynne and his Baritone brother Mark Evans will be presenting the Shan Cothi show on BBC Radio Wales for the next 4 weeks. 'We've already recorded the first one with guests Paul Charles Clarke and Nuccia Focile, which was great fun'. Other guests over the next month will include Wynne's Sister In-Law, Eos Chater, violinist from the string quartet 'Bond' and Director of the National Opera Studio Donald Maxwell. Tune into BBC Radio Wales between 18:00 and 20:00 hrs every Sunday evening.

Otello

Wynne has been confirmed for the role of Cassio in Otello for Welsh National Opera in the autumn of 2008.

"This is such an exciting opera to be involved in, as I'm not sure I'll ever have the voice for the tile role, so this is about as close as I'll get! It's a particularly exciting project for me as it will be the first time I'll actually get to share the operatic stage with my friend and teacher Dennis O'Neill. He was the first person I emailed when I was confirmed, and he was as thrilled as I was, so it should be a real laugh.....if Otello can be funny?"

Summer 2007

We're excited to announce that Wynne has been asked to take part in the Swedish star - Robert Wells' - 'Rhapsody In Rock' summer tour. Wynne will also continue to perform in outdoor concerts throughout the UK during the same period, something which he has enjoyed doing for the past five years.

Wynne said "Going back to Sweden and working with Robert again is a fantastic opportunity, it's such a wonderful country and Robert, his orchestra and the other performaers really make me feel at home. The really lovely thing is that I can fly back to the UK every Saturday morning and keep performing at outdoor concerts here. Robert and his band are even coming to perform at two of the concerts at Duxford and in the wonderful setting of Castle Howard." 

If you fancy seeing Wynne this summer please see his diary section for details.

New Management

We are delighted to announce that Chris Broom at Athole Still International will now look after all of Wynne's opera and classical concert work

Christopher Broom is the Director of Opera at Athole Still International. He graduated from York University (Music BA) and completed postgraduate studies as a repetiteur at the Guildhall School of Music, London. After working as a freelance - notably with the English Bach Festival - was then engaged as a repetiteur at the Wurzburg Opera, Germany and subsequently with the Lyon Opera. Joined ASI in 1995

Wynne said " this is really exciting news, Chris has been a really good friend since we met at the Guildhall, and I know he's one of the most respected Managers in Europe. Because of his experience as a repetiteur his knowledge of the repertoire and understanding of the voice is second to none."